River vs Uckfield Ridgewood

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    River Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Uckfield Ridgewood Sussex Police

      River vs Uckfield Ridgewood Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      River
      Sussex Police
      1,541 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Uckfield Ridgewood
      Sussex Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A River
      B Uckfield Ridgewood
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,541
      187
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,651
      127
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.7%
      ↑47.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A River
      B Uckfield Ridgewood
      Violent Crime
      488 ↓10%
      51 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      245 ↑2%
      40 ↑186%
      Other Theft
      84 ↑45%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↓46%
      4 ↓50%
      Burglary
      44 ↑2%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↓1%
      11 ↓8%
      Drugs
      35 ↓5%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      112 ↓34%
      15 ↑15%
      Robbery
      27 ↑42%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      279 ↓6%
      44 ↑214%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓38%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑16%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑62%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Uckfield Ridgewood is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is River safer than Uckfield Ridgewood?

      River has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,541 crimes in the last 12 months. Uckfield Ridgewood has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 187 crimes. Uckfield Ridgewood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in River vs Uckfield Ridgewood?

      River shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Uckfield Ridgewood shows +47.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in River and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      In River, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (488 incidents). In Uckfield Ridgewood, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between River and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      River recorded 245 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uckfield Ridgewood recorded 40. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in River vs Uckfield Ridgewood?

      Violent crime in River totalled 488 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in Uckfield Ridgewood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in River and Uckfield Ridgewood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, River recorded 1,651 crimes (now 1,541, a change of -6.7%). Uckfield Ridgewood recorded 127 crimes previously (now 187, +47.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in River and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. River has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Uckfield Ridgewood has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers River and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      River falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Uckfield Ridgewood is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare River and Uckfield Ridgewood?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see River or Uckfield Ridgewood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both River and Uckfield Ridgewood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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